People, Places and Things

E&T Plastics announced the appointment of Pam Aungst to the newly created position of ECommerce Manager. Aungst is responsible for all facets of E&TÕs online marketing efforts, including the corporate website, blog, publicity, social media presence and creation of a new online store. The online store is expected to debut in mid-2012.

Chase Plastics hired Stephen Bruno as account manager for its Con nec ti cut, Long Island and upstate New York region. Bruno, a 20-year veteran of the thermoplastics industry, will spearhead ChaseÕs effort to assist OEMs and processors in developing quality, cost-effective thermoplastic solutions that improve existing manufacturing processes while reducing overhead costs.

Vycom announced that Chris Paas has joined the Vycom team as Director of Sales & Marketing. In this capacity, Paas is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Vycom field sales force and marketing activities.

Harvel¨ Plastics, Inc. President Patrick Foose has received the highest honor given by the International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD) for his contributions to the industry and to the association. Foose was presented with the 2011 Paul Davis Award of Merit at the IAPDÕs Annual Convention and Expo in Baltimore, Maryland. He was selected based on his work as former IAPD Board of Directors President, where he served as the first plastics manufacturer representative to hold the position.

Primex Plastics Corporation named Matt Vandivier Application Development Coordinator to work in conjunction with Commercial Development in an effort to expand their value added product line. Vandivier will also help coordinate efforts at the Primex New Product Development Center based in Richmond, Indiana.

Norplex-Micarta announced the promotion of Tony Mueller to the position of Customer Service Representative at the companyÕs Postville, Iowa headquarters. Mueller has succeeded Jerry Regan who was promoted to the marketing department.

Palram Americas announced the addition of Jimmy Torres to its inside sales team. Torres will primarily assist customers in the West Coast and Canada. Palram also announced the addition of JR Schwarz to its inside sales team. Schwarz will be responsible for working with distributors and manufacturers in the metal building products and agricultural markets.

Ršchling Machined Plastics announced that Bob Healy has accepted the position as General Manager in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, reporting directly to Lewis Carter. Healy has been with Ršchling since April 2010 as a Market Development Specialist, where his focus was on developing and securing new business opportunities in specific strategic markets such as medical, food processing, conveyor and wind power.

Effective January 2012, Fredy Hiltmann is to be appointed as a new member of the Executive Board of SIMONA AG. Hiltmann will oversee the area of Corporate Finance (Chief Financial Officer). ManufacturersÕ Rep News

King Plastic Corporation announced that Josh Wehrli of JW Innovations has joined the company as a new independent sales representative. He will be covering CO, AZ, NV, WY, and NE. Wehrli brings 12 years of experience in plastic distribution and five years experience in plastic manufacturing.

KBA, Inc. announced that Rob Byard joined their sales team in an outside sales position. He resides in North Georgia and comes with five years of industrial background experience plus having worked with KBA previously. His responsibilities will include establishing relationships and servicing the distributor, OEMÕs and end-user accounts.